How far is Skiatook, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.98 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.83 mi
23.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.76 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Skiatook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skiatook
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Skiatook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Turley
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Skiatook
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Tulsa
12.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Skiatook and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook and Tulsa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Osage Street

    15 m · 5 sec · South Osage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cincinnati Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

    971 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

    137 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    823 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skiatook and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cincinnati Avenue
14 mi · 67%
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
0.89 mi · 4%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 3%
East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
0.55 mi · 3%
US 75 South
0.18 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Cincinnati Avenue

Continue straight

8.53 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turley
00h 11m from Skiatook
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Skiatook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Skiatook to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Turley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Skiatook and 12.6 miles from Tulsa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Skiatook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Turley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Turley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

City of Skiatook Municipal Office

Skiatook , OK
110 N Broadway St, Skiatook, OK 74070
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turley.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

10 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skiatook and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 km).

Skiatook

#1 Skiatook

City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population8,110
Coordinates36.3684200, -96.0013800
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Tulsa

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: South Osage Street (-96.001297, 36.368419)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.15 $6.30
Premium $4.63 $3.42 $6.85
Diesel $5.42 $4.01 $8.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Skiatook and Tulsa. The current time is 00:08:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.